Ferogurd 150 mg+0.5 mg+61.8 mg (Capsule (Timed Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (30's pack: ৳ 75.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ferrous sulfate folic acid zinc sulfate
Company Sn pharmaceutical ltd

Indications

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of Iron, Folic Acid, and Zinc deficiency especially during pregnancy and lactation

Composition

  • Each timed-release capsule contains Ferrous Sulphate BP 150 mg (equivalent to 47 mg Iron), Folic Acid BP 500 mcg, and Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP 61.80 mg (equivalent to 22.50 mg Zinc)

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult or Elderly: 1 capsule daily. In more severe cases, 2 capsules daily may be required.
  • Children aged over 1 year: 1 capsule daily. The capsule may be opened and the pellets to be mixed with soft cool food, but they must not be chewed.

Contraindications

  • Do not use in patients hypersensitive to the components of the product or those with iron overload

Side Effects

  • Dark stools are usual during iron therapy
  • Nausea and other symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation such as anorexia, vomiting, discomfort, constipation and diarrhea are sometimes encountered
  • Zinc may also produce a gastrointestinal upset
  • Rare reports of allergic reactions
  • Designed to reduce the possibility of gastrointestinal irritation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use of any drug during the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided if possible
  • Administration of Iron during the first trimester requires definite evidence of Iron deficiency
  • Supplementary Zinc and Folic acid is justified during the remainder of the pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care should be taken in patients who may develop Iron overloads
  • Failure to respond to treatment may indicate other causes of anemia and should be further investigated
  • Iron & Zinc chelate with tetracycline and absorption of all three agents may be impaired
  • The absorption of Zinc may be reduced in the presence of Iron
  • Absorption of Iron may be impaired by penicillamine and by antacids
  • Potential interactions can be reduced by separating the administration of each product by several hours
  • In patients with renal failure a risk of Zinc accumulation could exist

Overdose Effects

  • Iron overdosage is dangerous, particularly in children and requires immediate attention
  • Gastric lavage should be carried out in the early stages
  • Symptomatic and supportive measures should be given as required
  • Zinc Sulphate in gross overdose is corrosive
  • Chelating agents such as Dimercaprol, Penicillamine or Edetic Acid have been recommended

Therapeutic Class

  • Iron, Vitamin & Mineral Combined preparation

Storage Conditions

  • Protected from light and moisture
  • Store below 30˚C
  • Keep out of reach of children

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